1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MESSAGE FROM ACF USA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and thank you for attending the ACF USA National Conference, Impact 2019, in Houston, Texas.

This is our most attended national conference with nearly 1,000 persons registered. I am motivated by your commitment and pray that you will truly enjoy the conference and know the goodness of the Lord.

The Lord has called us to greatness. That is why two years ago we took on the theme of “a great people making great impact.” This theme is based on the Lord’s promise to Abram in Genesis 12:2-3 and consistent with the ACF USA vision of a people modeling integrity, excellence and compassion to impact their generation and Africa. Accordingly, we believe that the Lord has committed Himself to blessing us so we can truly impact our generation and the world.

In this conference, we will explore the different ways we can make a lasting impact. We will provide you with the tools you need to go out and be successful and impactful. We also will present the opportunities and challenges relating to our external missions efforts.

I am convinced that this is a watershed moment for ACF USA. After 40 years of existence we are poised to seize the moment and to be used by the Lord to impact Africa and the world. Therefore, I encourage you to prayerfully consider how you can help ACF USA to achieve the vision and mission.

Please take the time to enjoy the company of the brethren and to network professionally and socially. I am confident that the Lord’s anointing will rest on all of us and that we will leave the conference rejuvenated. May the Lord bless you and your families and may He bless and make our ACF USA great.

Jasper J. Nzedu National Board Chairman ACF USA Inc.

8 Impact 2019 is designed to:

• Challenge and motivate attendees to realize God’s calling to be people of impact in the US and Africa • Provide participants opportunities to practically impact their communities, Africa and the world • Provide participants practical resources to realize their spiritual, physical, emotional, professional and financial goals • Highlight ACF USA’s impact to date • Cast ACF USA’s vision for the next 20 years • Inspire non-ACF USA members to be part of ACF USA’s vision

ACF USA hopes that Impact 2019 will:

• Increase members’ desire to engage with ACF USA at a chapter or national level in a meaningful way • Enable ACF USA to establish relationships with Houston large/small businesses, churches, ministries, community organizations, etc. to enhance its missions efforts • Raise pledges and donations to support ACF USA’s missions activities and operations

9 2017-2019 ACF National Board and Regional Representatives

Chairman Jasper Nzedu Young Adult (YA) Adeola Oshinibu President

Secretary Sam Ogbonnaya YA Vice President Takor Njang

Treasurer Felix Adah YA Secretary Stephanie-Jane Okpara

Director for Abiodun Olatidoye YA Treasurer Beulah Erhiawarien Capacity Building

Director of Admin & Seun Onalaru YA East Region Kelechi Okpa Management Representatives Chinelo Ezeka

East Region David Padi YA South Region Adeaze Ike Representative Representatives Ebenezer Okorie Martin Kalu

Midwest Region Joshua Porbeni YA Midwest Region Omose Ihgodalo Representative Representatives Victor Oribhabor

South Region Gabriel Aluko YA West Region Paul Ojukwu Representative Representatives Chiebuka Egwuonwu

West Region Julius Esonwune Representative

West Region Michael Jolayemi Representative

10 2019 ACF National Conference Planning Committee

Chair: Ifeoma Meremikwu

Co-Chair: Ebenezer Okorie

Registration: Seun Onalaru

Children’s Department Lead: Chika Onyema

Youth’s Department Lead: Esther Iwunze

Banquet Coordinator: Vanessa Omeokachie

Hotel Coordinator: Mabel Olufelo

Food Coordinator: Joy Osueke

Praise & Worship Coordinator: Chisom Oyenize and Kelechi Okpa

Conference Experience: Nkiruka Ehimere

Marketing & Design: Beulah Erhiawarien

Young Adult President: Adeola Oshinibu

Special thanks to the Houston and Cypress Chapters for their support throughout this planning process.

11 12 13 Wednesday, July 3rd Thursday, July 4th

7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast (Cafeteria)

8:45 – 9:00 am Prayer

9:00 – 9:30 am Praise/Worship

Announcements/Welcome Greetings 9:30 – 10:00 am The Foundation Years of ACF

10:00 – 10:30 am Africa Development and Investment Chairman’s Opening Remarks (ADIC) Conference Check-in & Registration 10:30 – 11:00 am Keynote: Transforming Africa through 11:00 – 12:00 pm Purposeful Engagement

12:00 – 1:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Part 1: Leveraging African Diaspora Potential for Impact: 2:00 – 3:30 pm Leveraging African Diaspora Potential Entrepreneurship, Finance & 1:00 – 2:30 for Impact: Business Strategy (Thursday) Governance, Institutional & Policy Panel Discussion + Q&A Session Frameworks

3:30 – 4:00 pm 2:30 – 2:45 BREAK BREAK (Thursday)

Part 2: Leveraging African Diaspora Investment, Entrepreneurship & Potential for Impact: Professional 4:00 – 5:30 pm Business Opportunity Expo Networking 2:45 – 4:15 2:45 – 3:15 ~ Engage Buses Depart for (Thursday) Business Leaders Panel 3:15 – 3:45 ~ Exchange the picnic at 3:45 – 4:15 ~ Elaborate 5:15pm sharp & leave for the hotel at 9:15pm ADIC 5:30 – 7:00 pm Reception ACF Family Picnic 7:30 – 10:00 pm Young Adult Welcome (ACF Houston Fellowship Center)

14 Friday, July 5th Saturday, July 6th Sunday, July 7th

7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast (Cafeteria) Breakfast (Cafeteria) Breakfast (Cafeteria)

8:45 – 9:00 am Prayer Prayer

9:00 – 9:30 am Praise/Worship Praise/Worship

Announcements/Greetings/ Announcements/Greetings/ 9:30 – 10:00 am Recognitions/Awards Recognitions/Awards

Keynote: 10:00 – 10:30 am Special Presentation Transforming Africa through Purposeful Engagement 10:30 – 11:00 am Part 2 Vision 2030

Facilitated Discussion: National Mission Council Panel 11:00 – 12:00 pm Christian Engagement in Session: Unpacking Vision 2030 Africa’s Development 12:00 – 2:00 pm

LUNCH LUNCH & ACF Business Meeting 12:00 – 1:30 pm CHECK-OUT (Saturday)

2:00 – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions Part 1

Health Fair Stephen F. Austin Ballroom

3:30 – 4:00 pm BREAK Family & Personal Time

4:00 – 5:30 pm Concurrent Sessions Part 2

Dinner Banquet 5:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner ACF Awards & New Board Introduction ACF Festival of Praise 7:30 – 10:00 pm ACF Festival of Praise Guest Artist: UCHE AGU

15 Potential for Impact: Entrepreneurship, Finance & Business Strategy Join us Thursday at 2:00pm for a special panel facilitated by Dr. Olutayo Ibikunle followed by Q&A session with the panelists highlighted below. CThe panel will be followed by a short break then a speed networking session where participants will have the opportunity to: 1 • Engage: Network with other professional from different industries based off similar interest

• Exchange: Participate in deep dives where you exchange ideas on how to make an impact in Africa within the space of interest

• Elaborate: Participate in a roundtable session moderated by Ms. Chidinma Wosu, Vice President JP Morgan Chase & Co 1Thematic Areas: Hospitality, Travel & Leisure Services; Banking, Insurance & Financial Services; Medical Systems & Health Services; Information Technology & Digital Economy; Construction, Housing & Infrastructure; Education, STEM & Innovation; Retail, Wholesale & Internet Commerce; Law, Journalism & Democratic Systems; Logistics, Transportation & Haulage; Food, Energy, Environment, Water & Sanitation

Olubunmi Adeoye Funke Opeke Vice President & CEO & Founder Investment Officer MainOne African Capital Alliance Ltd. Funke Opeke is the Founder and CEO of MainOne, formerly Olubunmi Adeoye, Vice Cable Company. President, Private Equity, at MainOne is 's African Capital Alliance (ACA), a leading communications leading pan-African investment services and network solutions firm sponsoring funds and managing investments in Sub- provider that built West Africa's first privately owned, Saharan Africa. Formed in 1997, ACA has achieved open access, 7,000km undersea high capacity submarine aggregate capital commitments of over $1 billion from — a $240 million project that was completed in time and investors. With four funds and over $560 million under on budget in 2010. MainOne also built West Arica's management, ACA is a leading private equity manager largest Tier III Data Center, MDX-i's Lekki Data Center, a focused on the Gulf of Guinea (West Africa). $40 million investment with a capacity for 600 racks. Ms. Headquartered in , , ACA has a ten-year Opeke is an experienced telecommunications executive track record of successful investments in over 6 sectors. who returned to Nigeria in 2005 as the Chief Technical ACA seeks superior returns for investors by partnering Officer of MTN after a twenty-year career in the United with management teams to build the long-term value of States. Prior to her return she was the Executive Director businesses well positioned in high potential industries or of Verizon Communications Wholesale Division. market niches. Bunmi joined African Capital Alliance in Subsequent to MTN, Ms. Opeke advised Transcorp on 2009. Prior to joining Africa Capital Alliance he was a the acquisition of NITEL and briefly serves as the Interim Financial Consultant with Accenture from 2000 – 2004, Chief Operating Officer post-acquisition of NITEL. She and an Investment Banker with Credit Suisse New obtained her first degree in Electrical Engineering from York, 2007 – 2008. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria and a Engineering from University of , 2001, and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia Master of Business Administration from the University of University, New York. Virginia Darden School of Business, 2007.

16 Remi Saseun Professor Nwadiuto (Diuto) Esiobu Ph.D. Vice President of Quality & Technical Services CEO Applied Biotech Inc. USA / Applied Biotech Int’l Haliburton International Nigeria Ltd Foods, Inc. Professor Esiobu is a highly Clement Saseun came to distinguished academic and Haliburton International executive with expertise and Foods from Cacique, Inc. extensive experience in where he served as their Vice President of Quality and research, instruction and professional leadership. She Food Safety. In that role, Clement was responsible for has served in senior leadership roles in academia, directing the overall quality and food safety initiatives of industry, and governments, including the Africa Union the company as well as formulating their short and long- and the US government in critical decision-making term development and growth strategies. Previous to platforms on global food security and the energy/water/ Cacique, Clement served as the Global Director of environment nexus. She is often described as an Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management for intellectual dynamite whose professional distinction and DineEquity, Inc. (parent-company for Applebee’s leadership impact span countries and continents. She Neighborhood Grill & Bar and International House of attended the Universities of Benin, University of Ife (now Pancakes- IHOP) where he led a team of quality OAU), and the University of Louvain where she assurance and supply chain managers worldwide. graduated with grand distinctions. Her post-doctoral Clement has also served in various quality leadership training in molecular biology and biotechnology was positions at companies like Golden State Foods, Taco earned from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bell, Heinz, Nabisco and Seven Up Bottling Company. (MIT), Cambridge, USA, where she also served as a In his new position as Haliburton’s Vice President of Visiting Scientist in 2018. In addition to being a full Quality and Technical Services, his focus is to build a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, she founded world-class quality and food safety program for the Applied Biotech International Nigeria Ltd (ABINL) company. Clement’s extensive experience in quality which has trained most of today’s skilled workforce in management and food safety both in food manufacturing Life science and Biotechnology in Nigeria. She has and as a food-service customer, coupled with his proven made landmark presentations on the subject at the US leadership skills and in depth technical knowledge will State Department, as a US President’s delegate to the help to shape Haliburton’s future and growth. Clement Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 and at the Global holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Bio-economy Summit (GBS-2018) in Germany. Among Nutrition and Chapman University’s Master of Science her many distinctions and awards are - ‘Who’s Who’ in America and Florida; Legacy-Maker- One of 100 most Degree in Food Science. influential women at Florida Atlantic University (2016), Woman of the Sun by the Nigerian Sun News (2016), An Dr. Aderonke Mordi Outstanding Nigerian Scientist in the US by WAZOBIA CEO & President 2015, just to name a few. International Quality Homecare Dr. Mordi brings a wealth of knowledge to International Quality Homecare. She holds degrees in the following: Master’s in Business Administration from University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and RN from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) in Rochester, MN. She had her postdoctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She was an assistant professor at Bemidji State University in Minnesota and later joined Mayo Clinic as an associate consultant. Her wealth of experience and talent has been a factor in the tremendous growth of the company and her passion for excellence is the driving force behind the ambition of the company.

17 18 19 Whatsapp Group

OfficialACFYA

ACFYA National

@ACFYoungAdults

Monthly Prayer Line (& Instagram) Dial in number: 719-284-5220 PIN: 08984 Chapter level social media pages do exist. Stay tuned for updates to ACFYA website for a list additional resources: www.acfusaya.org

20 21 22 23 Wednesday 7/3 Thursday 7/4 Friday 7/5 Saturday 7/6

7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30 am Praise And Worship Praise And Worship Praise And Worship

Ice- Breaker: Ice- Breaker: Ice- Breaker: 9:45 – 10:15 am “African Parents “Let’s Be Friends” “Random-Ness” *Gasp*”

“Back To The Basics” “Back To The Basics” “Back To The Basics” 10:30 – 12:30 pm Awesome True Life Awesome True Life Awesome True Life Stories Stories Stories

12:30 – 2:00 pm LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Activity: Mini-Church Activity: Mini-Church 2:00 – 2:30 pm African Stereotype African Stereotype

ACF Health Fair Discussion: Social Discussion: Let’s Talk 2:30 – 3:30 pm Stephen F. Austin Media About *Whisper* Sex Registration Ballroom Youth Camp 3:30 – 4:30 pm Welcome Package Game Time!! Game Time!!

Discussion: Growing Listening Party: Up Between Two Christian Artists Cultures Poolside 4:30 – 5:30 pm Buses Depart for Poolside BREAK the picnic at 5:15pm sharp & BREAK leave for the hotel at 9:15pm DINNER 6:00 – 9:00 pm 4th of July Picnic Banquet Festival Of Praise

24 25 26 27 28 The United States EB-5 visa, employment-based fifth preference category or EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, created in 1990 by the Immigration Act of 1990, provides a proven method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents — informally known as “green card” holders. This program is one of the fastest and easiest ways to receive a green card with no sponsorship needed.

At EB-5 Pathway, we are actively seeking foreign investors in commercial projects that are guaranteed to create at least 10 new US jobs. We are EB-5 experts, and we specialize in helping immigrants from various countries worldwide to successfully invest in job creation projects all over the United States via the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Our clients and their families are able to obtain their Green Cards for permanent US residency once they invest in qualifying businesses in the US via EB-5 Pathway Regional Centers.

You can also contact Henry Iwunze, ACF Houston Chapter President, at (832) 272-0059 for more information

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

AFRICAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 6706 ANNAPOLIS RD, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20784 WWW.ACFUSA.ORG

FOLLOW ACF USA ON FACEBOOK: AFRICAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP USA

42